Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School

We are proud to be one of the oldest state girls' schools in the country. The history and tradition enriches school life, as does the diversity of the local community we serve. As Ofsted confirmed, our girls leave us "as confident, articulate young adults".

Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a very successful 11 - 18 girls’ comprehensive school and converter academy. We have high standards and high expectations and we aim to help each and every student to succeed. A love of learning is our priority and the pastoral system supports girls in their academic and personal development. The calm, caring and purposeful learning environment is commented on by all of our visitors and this helps our students to achieve beyond expectations and to be challenged to improve on their personal best.

The school aims to develop confident, independent, flexible, self-disciplined and considerate young women. The girls have opportunities in and beyond the classroom to develop their academic, sporting, creative and leadership qualities. Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a vibrant and exciting learning community of which all are proud to be a part.

The PSHE programme includes modules on careers education, personal and social development, sex education, drugs education and citizenship. These provide the knowledge, skills and understanding for students to:

• Be confident and able to make responsible decisions in preparation for the demands of the adult world
• Form positive relationships and respect differences between people
• Lead a healthy and safe lifestyle
• Consider and express different opinions on a range of issues with confidence
• Be aware of moral values and the need to make moral choices
• Become informed citizens with a voice and an understanding of rights and responsibility in 21st century Britain

Our careers education helps develop the girls’ knowledge, understanding and experience of opportunities in education, training and employment and nurtures the skills necessary to make informed decisions based on their own personal circumstances. We provide accurate, comprehensive, current and reliable information on careers that is well displayed and accessible, which the girls are able to use effectively in helping them choose the right courses and careers for them. In addition, in Year 11 and in the Sixth Form the girls take part in work experience to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world of work.